Tender Greetings Postcard, Divided Back, Wyoming to SD, 1910

This postcard features a charming illustration of purple flowers and ivy, framed by a decorative border with purple bows. The card is a Divided Back type, typical of the 1907-1915 era, allowing space for both a message and an address. The front bears the inscription 'Tender Greetings,' suggesting it was intended for a friendly or affectionate correspondence.

The reverse side of the postcard is postmarked from Wheatland, Wyoming, dated May 4, 1910, and features a green one-cent U.S. postage stamp. The message reads: 'Dearest Bertha: I received your card & mama got the seeds & your letter + many thanks for them. I did not want any tomato seeds. Our plants are fine, will soon put them out. We are fine. Am glad you are the same. Clara's address is Horton Wyo. % Chie Robeson. They have lots of snow up there. We are going to S.S. today. The grass is fine & everything seems to belong. Bird. Florence.' The card is addressed to Miss Bertha Neugebauer in Wessington, South Dakota. The postcard is in good condition, with minor wear typical of its age.

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and social customs, providing insight into personal relationships and daily life during this period. The detailed message offers a glimpse into agricultural practices and weather conditions of the time. Surviving examples like this are valuable records of regional history and personal correspondence.